Rāhui in place at Sullivan Lake after toddler drowning
A rāhui has been placed on Sullivan Lake in Whakatāne.
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Environmental impact report highlights issues needing attention
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Promising Bay teens selected for environment forum
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Whakatāne health recruitment programme wins award
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Man charged over deaths of three Bay of Plenty road workers weeps outside court
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More than 3000 to graduate from Whakatāne wānanga on Friday
Graduate achievements are to be honoured by the community.
Obituary: Jack Hourigan was a champion of children
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Police seek information on Maketū girl's death
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Oxfam charity walk coming to Edgecumbe this weekend
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Songs, prayers and thanks at community event
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One person in hospital after serious assault in Murupara
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Rotorua and Whakatāne represented at community awards
Two organisations to represent Rotorua and Whakatāne at community awards.
Regional council asks for residents' views on Annual Plan
Regional council is asking for feedback on Annual Plan.
New employment hub to support youth in Eastern Bay of Plenty
New employment hub for Eastern Bay of Plenty.
Baby who died after three hours in hot car: Grandmother 'lied to police'
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Armed police detain man after lockdown at school
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Chances to save baby from a hot car missed by five extra adults
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Mum tells of horrifying moment she found her baby dead
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